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EXPERIENCE Geneva

Historical and background
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International Red The “On the Spot” area shows Palais des Nations
Cross and Red the latest news from the field
Crescent Museum on an interactive globe.  F5 ⌂ 14 Avenue de la
Paix # Apr–Jun: 10am–
 F5 ⌂ 17 Avenue de la noon & 2–4pm daily; Jul &
Paix # Apr–Oct: 10am–6pm Aug: 10am–4pm daily; Sep–
Tue–Sun; Nov–Mar: 10am– 10 Mar: 10am–noon & 2–4pm
5pm Tue–Sun ∑ redcross Quartier Des Bains Mon–Fri ∑ unog.ch
museum.ch Built in 1929–36 the Palais des
 A4 ∑ quartierdes
Moving and harrowing yet bains.ch Nations is the focal point of
inspiring hope, this museum Geneva’s international area. It
within the head quarters of the This vibrant district in the began as the headquarters of
International Committee of city’s west end centres on the League of Nations, which
the Red Cross is devoted to an inde pen dent and private has been founded in 1920. In
documenting human kindness grouping of 18 galleries and 1946 the League was replaced
and compassion, as well as the photography studios. Set in by the United Nations and in
cases of cruelty and suffering a stretch bet ween the Rhône 1966 the Palais des Nations
that the Red Cross has sought and the Arve, the collective became the official Geneva
to alleviate since its foundation frequently shares themed head quarters of the UN. Some
in 1863. The building, a glass- exhibitions, and are dedicated 3,000 people from all over
and-concrete bunker, is des- to promoting the latest in the world now work here.
igned to allow natural light contemporary art, ranging Parts of the palace are open
to illuminate the rooms. from installations to sculpture. to the public, with guided
The museum initiates A number of cool bars and tours (bring identification)
visitors into contemporary restaurants are nearby. available in 12 langu ages.
humanitarian action with an Tours take in the Salle du
interactive exhibition designed Conseil (Council Chamber),
around three zones, each by HIDDEN GEM whose walls and ceiling are
Bains des Pâquis
an internationally renowned decorated with allegorical
architect: Defending Human Jutting out into Geneva’s paintings by the Catalan artist
Dignity (Gringo Cardia, Brazil), lake are the Bains des Josep Maria Sert, depicting,
Reconstructing the Family Link Pâquis (www.bains- among other things, a vision
(Diébédo Francis Kéré, Burkina des-paquis.ch), public of a future free of conflict.
Faso) and Refusing Fatality baths with hot tubs, Visitors can also see the Salle
(Shigeru Ban, Japan). Within Turkish baths, good food des Assemblées (Assembly
each zone, visitors “live and enough shoreside Hall). With seating for 2,000
through” an intense emotional towel space for (almost) people, it is the largest of the
experience, with the aim of everyone in the city. United Nations Office’s 30-
raising awareness of an issue. something conference rooms.
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